N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-22.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:45A-22.10 - Unlawful practices

(a) In addition to any violation of any other statutes or regulations, the following shall constitute an unlawful practice by a dealer under the Consumer Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 et seq.:

1. Failure to comply with the disclosure requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:45A-22.3;

2. Failure to request a halal disclosure statement form from the Division;

3. Failure to return the completed disclosure statement within 14 calendar days of receipt;

4. Failure to conform sales practices with the posted disclosures;

5. Failure to conform posted disclosures with the disclosure filed with the Division;

6. Failure to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:45A-22.6;

7. Use by any person of a recognized halal food symbol without first obtaining written authorization by the person or halal certification agency representing that symbol;

8. Failure to permit an inspector entry upon the business premises of a dealer or to interfere in any way with an inspection;

9. Failure to respond in a timely fashion to an inquiry conducted by the Division;

10. Failure to attend any scheduled proceeding as directed by the Division. In the event that a person elects to retain counsel for the purpose of representation in any such proceeding, it shall be the person's responsibility to do so in a timely fashion. The failure of a person to retain counsel, absent a showing of good cause for such failure, shall not require an adjournment of the proceeding;

11. Failure to answer any question pertinent to an inquiry made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 56:8-3, or other applicable law, unless the response is subject to a bona fide claim of privilege; or

12. Failure to make a proper and timely response by way of appearance and/or production of documents to any subpoena issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 56:8-3 or as otherwise may be provided by law.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-22.10

Amended by R.2012 d.016, effective 1/17/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1130(a), 44 N.J.R. 166(b).
In (a)7, inserted "halal certification".